Eliza Chappell Elementary School sits on the north end of Ravenswood and adjoins Winnemac Park. It serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and has an average enrollment of more than 500 students.
The school is a magnet cluster school, which are specialized neighborhood schools that focus their curriculum on areas such as fine and performing arts, world language and technology. Eliza Chappell Elementary's focus is on world language, specifically Spanish. All students study Spanish, and students who already speak Spanish at home study through a Heritage Language lens. Non-native speakers in six through eighth grades complete the equivalent of the first year of a high school Spanish course.
The average standardized test scores for students are well above average in English and math. Beyond academics, Eliza Chappell Elementary offers extracurricular sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country and track. Students who want to participate in activities outside of sports can explore the chess team, garden club, computer club, student council and more.
Friends of Chappell School, a non-profit founded in 2012 to support the school, helps maintain several nature-focused programs such as beekeeping and gardening.
Chappell Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2135 W Foster Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Joseph A Peila
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
64%
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Math Proficiency
48%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
44
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Full Time Teachers
44
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Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
62%
State Average
43%
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Math
49.4%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
555:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.2%
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Female
43.4%
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White
49%
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Hispanic
34.3%
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Two or more races
7.4%
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Black
5.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/26/2025
chappell elementary is a wonderful neighborhood school that we feel incredibly lucky to have in ravenswood. as a world language magnet cluster school, every student studies spanish, which adds so much depth to their education. native speakers have a heritage language program to build on their existi...
5/12/2025
As a mom, I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience at Chappell. From day one, the school community made us feel welcomed and supported. The teachers are dedicated, creating a nurturing and engaging environment that makes learning both fun and challenging. I’ve seen significant growth in my chi...
11/5/2023
Don’t trust what you read on Great Schools, their data for demographics is very out of date, more than 3 years old. They don’t keep this site up to date. This is a great school, I’m a parent of a student.
6/20/2023
Amazing school, cannot say enough great things about it. My daughter just finished Kindergarten there and we've been very impressed. Highly engaged and supportive teachers and principal. Great neighborhood school on a beautiful campus connected to the park. Highly recommend sending your kids here!
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List Price Range
$240K - $3.4M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$992,027
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$119,085
% of College Grads
75%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,894 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.8%
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 11th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Sunken Gardens Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cricket Hill
- Football
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Vogle Park
- Playground
Ravenswood Manor Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Chase Park
- Football
- Pool
- Soccer
Welles Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Pool
Winnemac Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Foster Beach
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Lake
Montrose Beach
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Chappell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 514 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Chappell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $992,027. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amundsen High School, DeVry Advantage Academy High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chappell Elementary School.